by Sue Robbins | Aug 4, 2013 | Headache Drugs
The Benson-Henry Institute for Mind Body Medicine, located at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston trains new doctors to incorporate mind-body techniques into their practice. Dr. Herbert Benson, a founder of the institute pioneered research on the relaxation...
by Sue Robbins | Jul 8, 2013 | Headache Drugs
Meditation is described as a group of techniques, with many having their origins in Eastern religious or spiritual traditions. Today, many people use meditation for well-being and health purposes. To meditate, a person focuses attention on his or her breathing. Some...
by Sue Robbins | Jun 21, 2013 | Headache Drugs
Here are some simple steps to a stronger memory…. 1. Walk with a friend. Psychiatrist Gary Small, M.D., calls this a “triple threat” against Alzheimer’s disease. You get a cardiovascular workout, stress-relieving social interaction, and...
by Dr Robbins | Nov 15, 2012 | Headache Drugs
Findings published in Circulation suggest that practicing meditation can reduce the overall risk of heart attack and stroke. Participants in the study were randomly assigned to take part in either a health education class about diet and exercise, or to participate in...
by Dr Robbins | Sep 13, 2012 | Headache Drugs
We are more likely to overeat, have disrupted sleep and get a headache when we are stressed. Meditation has helped lots of people to slow down, and shake off the tension that comes with an ordinary day, as well as times when anxiety has escalated. Andy Puddicombe, a...
